So I hear you wana get down with the WOLFMOTHER?

Spending hours behind a computer tweaking variables and writing endless codes is practically impossible without some solid music. No inspiring music can easily lead to insanity and trying to work variable pointers could possibly end with a computer out the window. Therefor every project, assignment or paper has to comes with an appropriate playlist. right now Wolfmother is leading the pack for my city project. They've been one of my favorite bands of all time. When I first heard them I thought to myself “Wow I guess music this awesome didn't stop with Zeppelin.”

So it was sad to hear that they split up. However they are in the process of regrouping. Hopefully the new line up will be as good as the last one.

Here is “Mind's Eye" and a link to the actual music video.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow's a mystery and today is a gift, hence why it is called the present

As the longest standing member at the Haus of McMorley, (or Fort as we have so affectionately monikered it), I feel it is appropriate to contribute to this publication from our institution. Previous posts seem to be about a wide range of topics from traffic to pro-life. Waking up this Sunday morning sans hangover (much to the shigrin of Beth, I'm sure), I reflect on the changes in my own life as of late and the recent events that have happened to me that have influenced my outlook on life. It is so easy to to become obsessed with one's own problems, dilemmas and troubles thus neglecting the people or life around you. It is even easier to get caught up in what other people are judging you on and to blame yourself rather than to think logically about situations when they occur. I have been so blessed this year to be surrounded by so many wonderful people to catch me when I fall or to pull me up from the depths; to teach me how it is ok to fail and that there are friends that are true. In an attempt to stay open-minded and out of the trap of "self-absorption", I try with each day and each event that happens,  to draw meaning and a life lesson. The most recent one? This week has been full of stress from all facets of life, including, but not restricted to: cramming experiments for a project that has taken more than 2 years, the discovery of my ineligibility for major federal funding for my degree, a recent MI in the family etc. The lesson? Each moment is fleeting. I could die tomorrow (given my family's poor cardiac history). Enjoy every day to the fullest and cherish the life and people you are given. I'm sure you've heard it all before but only after you come to the realization on your own, does life become brighter, more colourful and wonderful with every breath.

Can't get you out of my head

My project for CPSC 589 is to procedurally model a city. At first it might sound like a Sim City type game, however a computer playing Sim City is a better representation of what I'm trying to do. Basically I'm going to get the computer to build a city from ground up with roads, buildings, parks and maybe a lake or two.

Who would ever use such a thing? Kylie Minogue for one. A professionally developed version of what I'm trying to do is responsible for the city she drives through in “Can't get you out of my head”.



Anything for you Kylie.

Almost Transformers

I used to love transformers and followed it religiously. Two years ago I downloaded a couple of episodes for its nostalgic value and was surprised to see how dumb it was. I guess I've changed more than I thought. Either way, this is not really related to the actual show, but it put a smile on my face when I came across it.

Real update

Wow, we totally missed out on October and most of November. Oh well, I guess a combination of having fun and having more fun is responsible for lack of updates. Either way, I've personally been very happy with the way my last semester is shaping up. I wanted to leave with a bang and it's been an amazing experience. I have to thank my sister for the most part, if she hadn't hooked me up with her crackberry, I probably wouldn't have the social life I'm having. So thanks sis, and if I fail out of school, blames gonna come your way.

I've been blessed too in many ways. I ended up living with an amazing group of people. I already knew I had nothing to worry about when it came to Armen, but everyone else was a toss up. I got nothing but a perfect roll with my housemates. They're all amazing and it's been an awesome experience living with them. And looking back, I wouldn't want to have it any other way.

I've been pretty lax with school work, not really aiming for the high marks. I may have let school get in the way of my education in the past, but I have achieved a perfect balance this semester. I haven't missed a lecture and should be able to finish off my school with a decent (comp sci decent) gpa. I also started working out at the beginning of the semester and managed to stick to my schedule. Which is pretty good cause I've let stupid stuff get in the way of my workout and eventually place me on a slippery slope of coming up with excuses of skipping it.

The only thing that slipped through my fingers this semester was this blog. Which is a shame, cause I had high hopes of making something special out of it. Oh well I guess it's still not too late.

Don't feed the troll

After spending five years at U of C, I've gotten used to the annual Pro-Life shock displays. It's easy to sit back and come up with arguments on how they're wrong, but that's not why I'm writing this. My beef today is with the Pro-Choicers. The ones who hold up signs and get in to arguments with the Pro-Lifers. Why? You have won the battle. Canada is a Pro-Choice country. What the Pro-Lifers are doing is nothing short of beating a dead horse. Most of us are with you guys so why waste your energy arguing with delusional people who have to resort to shock displays to get attention. If you're really passionate about women's right to choose then there are much greater battles to fight. Stop arguing inane nut jobs in the cold. even though we live in a country where women can exercise their right to choose, not all of them have access to facilities and the information needed to do so. Helping women in small towns and rural areas should be the Pro-Choicer front. If anyone really wants to make a difference there are Pro-Choice organizations in Canada who would love your support. If you have time, you can volunteer for them, if not you can donate to them. Get involved cause that's a battle worth fighting. Check out the following sites for more information:

http://www.canadiansforchoice.ca/

http://www.arcc-cdac.ca/

http://www.prochoiceactionnetwork-canada.org/

Why Fort McMorley?

Fort McMorley in all its glory....


So why Fort McMorley?
Simple:

Fort = forts are cool and we like living in one.
Mc = meaning “son of” or “decedent of”
Morley = Name of our street.

So Fort McMorley = a random brain fart on my part that just ended up working well.

I Want To Love You Tender!! (watch high)

Oh No! not the beak!

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